the 10 character in the VIN for the Explorer at least.
C= 2014
E- 2015
Engine numbers:
13 = 14 model year
14= 15 model year.
I am 100% certain the 2014 I had was a 14 model, one of the very first in the States (maybe first Explorer sold). The 2015 I am pretty sure is right, and the numbers are ‘one later’ than the 14. Certianly the 14 was made in 13 (I got it in October) and likely the 15 was made in 14.
Thanks for the great info! I did not know there were solid shafts. This is a 15 and I will check, but probably has that. Since it is a sealed bearing- I will inspect again and may just leave it in place.
I assume to remove clutch nut on this model you install the M5 screw to push against the end of the shaft, rather than jamming a torx tip in like the older ones?
I need to replace the clutch fixer shaft and bearing. I removed circlip and I assume after heating the case, it should just tap out- bearing and shaft?
It did not come out easily tapping from other side, so thought I would ask before trying again, perhaps with a slide hammer.
That's what I would do. Thinking more about it... I use a synthetic ATF in the gearbox because I like how it makes the clutch feel. But clutch feel would be less important on the Explorer than a trials bike. Might be smarter to use a high-quality gear oil since the gearbox is so fragile.
I bought a 14 new. Still one of my all time favorite bikes.
I put a ton of hours on it, at 300+ the cylinder/piston looked like new. I did sell it, since I wanted to try out an EM with clutch. But since sold that (range was just too short) and picked up a 15 Explorer with 17 hours on it. I sold most of my spares with the 14 (darn it) but still have a few things.
i'm starting to rebuild an Explorer 280i and before starting to completely disassemble the bike I would like to connect to the ECU to see if there are alarms and if all the sensors work, can anyone help me find the software?
Thank you
I just did a test and used a 12V battery instead of the 9V of the old Easy start that is already on my 2012. I can ear the fuel pump. Now it's too late but I'll try to start it with the 12V tomorrow to see if it make a difference. Right now the TPS is at 0.620 with the engine not running, which I think is ok from what I read. Tomorrow I will also check the RPM to see if it's at 1400 RPM. Thanks for the reply!
I worked really hard to get it as close to 0.6 as I can, with idle set to stock (I think 1400?).
I had a BTWICE throttle body with a bypass screw, so I could change idle speed without messing everything up (although I never did)
Thanks for that info lotus54. I have found your thread about the "super easy start", very good info. But I have a question. You wrote to connect the 12v battery to the red and black of the diagnostic connector. Are you talking about the connector where we connect the computer with Kscan? On my 2012 TR280i there's no red and black wires on this connector.
I think the 2012 has a four pin vrs 6 pin connector?
If so, I have not done one and cannot remember how to address that.
It's been a while since I set the TPS (many years) and it is really hard to start. What spark plug are you using? Right now I have an NGK Iridium BPR5EIX but I think it's too cold, the weather here is now around 50F-60F at this time of year.
I do not have a modern OSSA right now, but I think I did use that sparking plug.
I found it difficult to start/smooth idle if I needed to reset TPS. I also fit my ‘super easy start’ setup (do a search) which powered up everything. For me, it worked much better than the factory ‘easy start’- with additional bonus of easy priming if running out of fuel and easy trailside troubleshooting. Much, much easier to start- almost always one kick.
I did that on my 2014 that I bought new. I used a momentary button, held it down when starting using a tiny LiPo battery. Fuel pump with run/prime and bike always started really easily.
I had a thread here called ‘Super Easy Start’ if I recall. It was a long time ago
Lewisport in the States had a jig to replace parts on those gearboxes and had quite a lot of spares. I would check with them and see what they still have
make sure to use the software version and maps for the older ECU- there are two different ones.
The newer ECU/software allows a base fuel mixture trim, I found it makes a noticeable difference and could be something to try.
Did you check with Lewisport for the fuel level sensor? I know they still have quite a few parts and something like that is likely to be a very low demand and may still have. A phone call works best.
I have seen some serial to USB adapters fail with this sort of thing.
The most reliable one I had also had a driver not updated for newer OS. An Integrated Servo I am using for my electronic lead screw- would not work with the serial/USB, even though the computer would ‘see’ it. I bought one from the servo company and it worked fine.
Some laptops have a docking station that has a real serial port, or a desktop. Those would be the most reliable. But also having to find more stuff
Are you using a ‘regular’ serial interface, or a fabricated USB one? I”ve used the factory serial, they work quite reliably. I have also made USB ones and had pretty good luck with them along with one the BTWICE made. But only on the older machines.
, If you can I appreciate it a lot, I'm starting today to look around the bike
EFI OSSA Model Year Identification
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From two I have owned, here is what I conclude.
the Euro VIN sequence is not followed.
the 10 character in the VIN for the Explorer at least.
C= 2014
E- 2015
Engine numbers:
13 = 14 model year
14= 15 model year.
I am 100% certain the 2014 I had was a 14 model, one of the very first in the States (maybe first Explorer sold). The 2015 I am pretty sure is right, and the numbers are ‘one later’ than the 14. Certianly the 14 was made in 13 (I got it in October) and likely the 15 was made in 14.